Miss World 2013 competition

Indonesia is hosting the 2013 Miss World competition, which ends Sept. 28

September 23, 2013 10:05 AM

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Miss World 2012 Yu Wenxia, left, of China, sits as Miss Australia Erin Holland, center, and Miss Belgium Noemie Happart chat each other during a TV show at Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World 2012 Yu Wenxia, left, of China, sits as Miss Australia Erin Holland, center, and Miss Belgium Noemie Happart chat each other during a TV show at Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua, ... more

Miss Brazil Sancler Frantz Konzen, left, chats with Miss France Marine Lorphelin, center, as Miss Peru Elba Fahsbender Merino, right, smiles during a TV show at Bali International Convention Center in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia, Monday, Sept. 23, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestants, Miss Lesotho Mamahlape Matsoso , left, checks her picture as Miss Iceland Sigridur Dagbjort Asgeirsdottir, right, poses with a statue of the U.S. President Barack Obama for photos during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held Sept. 28 in Bali. At center is unidentified contestant. less

Miss World contestants, Miss Lesotho Mamahlape Matsoso , left, checks her picture as Miss Iceland Sigridur Dagbjort Asgeirsdottir, right, poses with a statue of the U.S. President Barack Obama for photos ... more

Miss World contestants, Miss Argentina Maria Teresa Kuster, right, and Miss Cameroon Denise Valerie Ayena, left, show their messages on balloons during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestants, Miss Argentina Maria Teresa Kuster, right, and Miss Cameroon Denise Valerie Ayena, left, show their messages on balloons during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park ... more

Miss World contestant, miss Norway Alexandra Marie Backstrom, right, take a photo of her message on a balloon with her mobile phone camera during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestant, miss Norway Alexandra Marie Backstrom, right, take a photo of her message on a balloon with her mobile phone camera during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in ... more

Miss World 2012 Yu Wenxia of China, right, Miss Macedonia Fyro Kristina Spasenoska, center, and Miss Trinidad and Tobago Sherrece Villafana, left, hold doves during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World 2012 Yu Wenxia of China, right, Miss Macedonia Fyro Kristina Spasenoska, center, and Miss Trinidad and Tobago Sherrece Villafana, left, hold doves during the International World Peace Day ... more

Miss World contestant, Miss United States Olivia Jordan, left, signed autograph on her photo during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestant, Miss United States Olivia Jordan, left, signed autograph on her photo during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, ... more

Miss World 2012 Wenxia Yu of China, top left, and Miss Indonesia Vania Larissa, top right, hit a giant world peace gong as other contestants pose for photos during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant is currently underway. less

Miss World 2012 Wenxia Yu of China, top left, and Miss Indonesia Vania Larissa, top right, hit a giant world peace gong as other contestants pose for photos during the International World Peace Day celebrations ... more

Miss World contestant, Miss Taiwan Chang Cinzia, center, stands with others during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestant, Miss Taiwan Chang Cinzia, center, stands with others during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss ... more

Miss World contestants pose for photos during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held here on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestants pose for photos during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held here on ... more

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Miss World contestants, miss Kazakhstan Ainura Toleuova, second from right, poses with miss Kyrgyzstan Zhibek Nukeeva, third from right, as she takes photos with her mobile phone camera during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestants, miss Kazakhstan Ainura Toleuova, second from right, poses with miss Kyrgyzstan Zhibek Nukeeva, third from right, as she takes photos with her mobile phone camera during the International ... more

Miss World contestants, Miss Poland Katarzyna Krzeszowska, left, and Miss Portugal Elisabete Rodrigues, right, form a heart with arms as they pose for photos during the International World Peace Day celebrations at a park in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. The Miss World pageant final will be held in Bali on Sept. 28. less

Miss World contestants, Miss Poland Katarzyna Krzeszowska, left, and Miss Portugal Elisabete Rodrigues, right, form a heart with arms as they pose for photos during the International World Peace Day ... more

Miss World pageant contestants leave Bali International Convention Center after a rehearsal in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. The 63rd edition of the Miss World pageant is currently underway as protests by Muslim hard-liners has confined the event to Indonesia's predominantly Hindu resort island of Bali. less

Miss World pageant contestants leave Bali International Convention Center after a rehearsal in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on Monday, Sept. 16, 2013. The 63rd edition of the Miss World pageant is currently ... more

Miss World pageant contestant Miss Melinder Bhullar of Malaysia, front row center, and others, second row from left, Miss Pagmadulam Sukbaatar of Mongolia in a white jacket, Miss Erin Holland of Australia also in a white jacket, and Miss Penina Maree Paeu of Samoa, in a checkered green and yellow shawl, learn Balinese dance during their visit to a Hindu temple in Besakih, Bali, Indonesia Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. less

Miss World pageant contestant Miss Melinder Bhullar of Malaysia, front row center, and others, second row from left, Miss Pagmadulam Sukbaatar of Mongolia in a white jacket, Miss Erin Holland of Australia also ... more

Miss World pageant contestant Miss Elba Fahsbender Merino of Peru, right, takes a photo of Miss Nathalie Lesage of Mauritius during their visit to a Hindu temple in Besakih, Bali, Indonesia Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. The Miss World contest will start in the resort island of Bali Sunday. less

Miss World pageant contestant Miss Elba Fahsbender Merino of Peru, right, takes a photo of Miss Nathalie Lesage of Mauritius during their visit to a Hindu temple in Besakih, Bali, Indonesia Wednesday, Sept. 11, ... more

Miss World pageant contestant Miss Elmira Abdrazakova of Russia holds a basket of Indonesia food during her visit to a Hindu temple in Besakih, Bali, Indonesia Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. The Miss World contest will start in the resort island of Bali Sunday. (AP Photo/Firdia Lisnawati) less

Miss World pageant contestant Miss Elmira Abdrazakova of Russia holds a basket of Indonesia food during her visit to a Hindu temple in Besakih, Bali, Indonesia Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013. The Miss World contest ... more